In the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s, some monarchs in Europe became very wealthy. As a result, they were able to pay for large and powerful armies and expand their land and power. These kings and queens are known as Absolute Monarchs. Most of the countries in Europe were ruled by absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries. Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia were examples of absolute monarchs.

Question

In the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s, some monarchs in Europe became very wealthy. As a result, they were able to pay for large and powerful armies and expand their land and power. These kings and queens are known as Absolute Monarchs. Most of the countries in Europe were ruled by absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries. Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia were examples of absolute monarchs.

Many absolute monarchs consolidated and maintained their power by punishing those who opposed them and questioned their right to rule.

Based on the transcript, what organization had the most influence on how people in Europe lived and what they thought?

Answer 1

Based on the transcript, the organization that had the most influence on how people in Europe lived and what they thought was the monarchy.